The Hawaiian Origins of Surfing
When I was growing up, I assumed surfing was a White people sport. All the images I saw on mainstream
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War Baby/Love Child: Mixed Race Asian American Art
Chicago painter and professor Laura Kina has been busy curating the multiracial Asian American experience in words, images, and video.
The Art of Choosing a Name
Living as a multiracial person has its challenges. Most of us write about our experiences with the many cultures that
The Paradox Culture of Social Media
Do you ever wonder why “social media” was entitled that since it seems that some people only use it to
How I Learned to Love My Distinct Asian Features
Although I am only half Asian, I’ve always looked more like my Korean mother than my white father. I’m definitely
I Hope My Daughter Doesn’t Straighten Her Hair
Every day I style my daughter, Princess’s hair and I admire her beautiful curls. “Do you want a ponytail, braids,
10 Things You Find at Every Korean Parent’s Home
The last time I visited my mother at her home in Virginia, I made an interesting observation. One morning we
I Love the Skin I’m In
I love the skin I’m In Blessed God made me such a beautiful blend Wonderfully and fearfully blended To make
